Different Truths Archives - Page 29 of 293

August 21, 2023
Nikita Goel
Relationship & Lifestyle

Are We Becoming More and More Isolated?

Studies suggest social isolation is associated with a higher rate of death in older people and loneliness is the “hidden killer” of the elderly. Nikita reveals the ugly underbelly of our...

August 21, 2023
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

A Love Denied

An evocative and bold poem by Deeya. I survive;the truth perched on my lipson a crystal May morning sunlightan alibi on my window-sill. ...

August 11, 2023
Eswar Anandan
Food, People

Thukpa: A Soup with Historic Importance

Thukpa is a very popular food item and one of the important ones in Tibetan Cuisine. Here’s an interesting insight into the Tibetan culture, in the weekly column, exclusively for...

August 2, 2023
Neelam Dadhwal
Poem

Small Things that make Heaven

This poem, writes Neelam, came to her as an inspiration in tumult time of Cauvery Water issue, which led to the outbreak of violence and arson, disrupting peace and security...

July 31, 2023
Anumita Roy
Cover Story, Crime, Human Rights, Law & Order

Human Trafficking and International Crime

Flesh trade and forced or bonded labour are closely linked with human trafficking. It’s a lucrative trade with millions of dollars of turnover. Here’s a case study of Thailand, a...

July 31, 2023
Meenakshi M Singh
Poem

If Only

Men often fail to see what women would have liked them to observe and understand. Here’s such anguish by Meenakshi, in this evocative verse, in Different Truths. He...

July 27, 2023
Tribhawan Kaul
Religion, Travelogue

Shirdi and Sai Baba: Now and Then

Commercialisation has edged out the beautiful ambiance of the 1980s and 90s. The simple village, Shirdi, has lost its charm and innocence. Tribhawan tells us about the sad loss,...

July 13, 2023
Sarala Balachandran
Poem

Tranquillity / Life is an Ordeal

Here are two poems by Sarala, in Different Truths. The first poem, Tranquility, is about seeking and attaining. The second poem, Life is an Ordeal, shows what poverty and...

June 20, 2023
Dr. Amrinder Kaur Bajaj
Poem

Relief

An evocative rain poem, by Dr. Amrinder, exclusively for Different Truths. Raindrops knock on my window I do not let them in. They hit, the glass pane like pellets...

June 9, 2023
Deeya Bhattacharya
Poem

Escapado

An intense poem by Deeya. (From the Anthology The Rainbow Hues) Orange brawls and nude brownsVie, ripened sheaths of cornover the harvest stockmind’s harvesting complete, yellowaslant rays I wing...

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